Built in 1933 to house the Western collection of J. Marvin Hunter, Sr. (1880-1957), the Frontier Times Museum grew from the work of a noted historian, journalist, editor, and author. After living throughout the West, Hunter settled in Bandera as owner of the New Era from 1921 to 1934. In 1923 he founded Frontier Times, a magazine devoted to history, border tragedy, and pioneer achievement, and by 1926 he was adding relics to the museum's Western library. He financed construction of the museum through sales of his books. After his death, Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Doane purchased it, and the Doane Foundation maintains it.

Photo: James Hulse

Bandera, Texas · USA